There are 4 ways to get from Irvine (Station) to Castaic by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
3h 22m$41–56Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine (Station) to Castaiccar 81.7 mi
1h 25m$15–22Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 33m$61–83Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
3h 23m$52–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Castaic is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Castaic is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine (Station) to Castaic station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine (Station) to Castaic. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Clarita via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Irvine (Station) and Castaic is 89 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Castaic without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Irvine (Station) to Castaic, including transfers.
Irvine (Station) to Castaic bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine (Station) to Castaic train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Castaic is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Irvine (Station), CA, USA and Castaic, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Irvine to Castaic via L.A. Union Station and Santa Clarita in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Castaic via Los Angeles and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine (Station) to Castaic bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Irvine (Station) to Castaic train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine (Station) to Castaic is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Irvine (Station) to Castaic.
There are 55+ hotels available in Castaic.







